Education is for everyone
We celebrate that every journey is unique, and want to help you carve your own path forward.
About Us
About Us
Get To Know Us
BestColleges empowers students to make smarter educational decisions and find schools that best fit their needs through proprietary research, user-friendly guides, and hundreds of unique college rankings. As a trusted education advisor since 2013, we provide a wide array of college planning, financial aid, and career resources to help students realize life goals and overcome educational challenges as they prepare for careers after college.
Our "Why"
We want every student to have the information, support, and resources they need to achieve their academic goals. To do this, we hold ourselves to the highest standards by producing content that puts you in the driver's seat of your educational journey.
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A source you can count on
We strive to provide accurate, reliable information to help you make the best decisions.
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Editorial integrity
We believe integrity comes from honesty, objectivity, and transparency. We hold our work to this standard every day.
Our Promise
We want to make a difference in education. That means focusing on the issues that matter most to you. We hope to be a guiding light in your journey, which only happens when we keep you at the center of everything we do.
We Keep You Connected to Current Events
We Keep You Connected to Current Events
We’re lifelong students constantly learning alongside you. We make sure to keep you up-to-date on the latest trends and news about school, job markets, accessibility, gender issues, and so much more.
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We Value Your Perspective
We Value Your Perspective
What better way to learn how education can change your life than from other people just like you? We elevate student voices as they share what it’s like going back to school and chasing their dreams.
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We Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We firmly believe that education is for everyone. That includes making resources as accessible and available to you as possible, regardless of how you identify.
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We Find Ways to Make Education Affordable
We Find Ways to Make Education Affordable
We’ve gathered a ton of resources to help you reach your goals, including helping you through tough financial decisions. Learn how to save money through scholarships, grants, and financial aid.
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Explore Rankings
See how our experts rank the top schools and programs in the country. Check out a few of our popular lists:
Explore Rankings
Find out how your favorite schools rank against others in the country.
View School Profiles
Browse schools to find the best fit for your goals and personality. Check out a few of our most popular profiles:
View School Profiles
Dive into what makes a school a good fit for you.
Get Matched To Schools
Take our quiz to find schools that match your aspirations. Then request more information from a school admin.
- Immediately recieve your top 3 matches
- Browse other potential schools
- Chat directly with a school admin
- Submit an application
BestColleges.com is an advertising-supported site. Featured or trusted partner programs and all school search, finder, or match results are for schools that compensate us. This compensation does not influence our school rankings, resource guides, or other editorially-independent information published on this site.
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Take a quick quiz to find schools that match your interests.
Change Your Career
Learn what’s trending in the career world and find the resources you need to make that job switch.
- Discover exciting career options
- Learn how and when to change careers
- Get relevant career advice
Change Your Career
Gain the insight and confidence to find your dream job.
Our Contributors
Meet the rest of our teamOur team of staff writers, editors, freelancers, and more are dedicated to helping you figure out what’s next in your education and career.
Our Media Presence
Our expertise helps students across the country take their first step in higher education. BestColleges is seen as an authority in the industry and a trusted source for fact-based, real-time information. Our research is often picked up by popular news outlets, and our experts are asked to present at industry events.
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Our Editorial Policy and Standards
Our Advocacy Partners
We collaborate with organizations that share our values. These partnerships allow us to align with groups that support and advocate for diverse populations. Our goal is to help learners realize their dreams, no matter the path to get there. Meet our growing network of content partners:
Behind the Scenes of BestColleges
Learn how we rank schools, make money through partnerships, and protect your privacy.